This blackberry apple fruit crisp is easy-to-make and only requires a few basic ingredients. The fresh blackberries add just a little bit of sweetness to it but still allows the "apple taste" to shine through. The fall season is the perfect time to whip up a homemade apple crisp! Apples are … [Read more...]
The Magic of Pizza!
September 25, 2024 by
Pizza has hands down taken the international crown for being the world's most popular comfort food, bar none! There is something magical about its round expanse of delicious and varied toppings all sizzling from the oven's heat on a bed of bubbling melted cheese over a sea of luscious red tomato … [Read more...]
Baked Butternut Squash and Cheese Casserole Recipe
September 24, 2024 by
This was our first year of growing Butternut Squash in our backyard garden and I'm happy to report that it was a total success! We planted 2 Butternut Squash plants with each one yielding approximately 6 large squashes each! Over the past few weeks I've been using them in various recipes like this … [Read more...]
Homemade Strawberry Jam Canning Recipe
September 24, 2024 by
Strawberry jam is one of the most popular flavors of fruit jam around the world. It's sweet but not overly so. It's delicious used as a spread on toast, bagels, peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, English muffins, etc. It's equally as good when used in your favorite Thumbprint Cookies Recipe, … [Read more...]
The History of Mead and How You Can Make Your Own
September 23, 2024 by
Mead, often referred to as the "nectar of the gods," has a rich history that stretches back thousands of years. This ancient beverage, created by fermenting honey with water, sometimes combined with fruits, spices, grains, or hops, holds a special place in the annals of human civilization. This post … [Read more...]
Favorite Mexican Cuisine and Cookbook Recommendations
September 23, 2024 by
When it comes to eating various foods and dishes from around the world...Mexican cuisine is one of my favorites! I'm not talking about the type of food you get in a fast-food drive-thru. Nope, I'm talking about good authentic Mexican cuisine you make at home or get from a good restaurant that makes … [Read more...]
How to Blanch and Freeze Green Beans
September 23, 2024 by
Freezing green beans is an easy process! It's a great way to preserve those beans for a later time. In this post we will give you very easy steps on how to prepare, blanch and freeze your fresh green beans for later use. Once properly frozen...they will keep for up to 1 year. When you're ready to … [Read more...]
Zucchini Pineapple Bread Recipe Baked in Glass Mason Jars
September 22, 2024 by
This year my one and only zucchini plant in our backyard garden gave us several nice-sized zucchinis. Last week I baked a batch of homemade Zucchini Pineapple Bread in glass mason jars. I love baking in the jars which gives you nice single-serve or 2-people serving sizes. Also a nice way to make … [Read more...]
